Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A37

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A37, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was launched 16 months prior to the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-610 grades against the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and A37.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.